“I would say that my main passion is creating music and playing music.”
Ellen Rice, 26
While waiting for the bus in Tenleytown, a young woman wearing bright pink pants and listening to music shared her passions in her life as a twenty-something.
Ellen Rice plays cello in an indie rock band and guitar in a flamenco group.
“I would say that my main passion is creating music and playing music.”
Rice likes to stay as involved in as many different music group as possible because she believes all kinds of music are important.
“The people is real cool.”
Joseph Brown, 45
A retired chef sat outside Starbucks as he shared what he believed about the valuable things in life.
Joseph Brown worked at restaurants such as TDR at American University and the World Bank.
His arm of influence extended beyond the kitchen as he served as a counselor for sexually abused children.
Now that he has retired, he spends his time getting to know other people and helping to support them through tougher times.
“Most of my friends are from different countries.”
He believes, “The people is real cool.”
“I hope that it does really well so that I can move back to the US to take care of my family here.”
Richard Jackson, 51
The communications director at a new, startup business in China was on his way back to his parents’ house for a visit because his job has him living in China full time.
Richard Jackson, 51, is a part of a business that is working on developing a virtual life robot that people can talk to and walk next to in their homes.
“I hope that it does really well so that I can eventually move back to the US to take care of my family here.”
“I want to keep my options open.”
Ben Adomaitis, 12 (not pictured)
While waiting in a local pizza shop, a pre-teen explained his goals for his future career.
“Well, I’m not sure right now because there are so many options,” Ben Adomaitis said.
He later mentioned that he enjoys playing on the local little league team and the school team for baseball.
He wanted to be sure to mention that he enjoyed school, too.
Math and reading are his favorite classes.
“But,” he said, “I want to keep my options open.”
“I’m in an internship doing the sound for some theater plays.”
Rebeca Lindenfeld, 21
While she is attending college, this young woman is pursuing her dreams.
Rebeca Lindenfeld was waiting for the bus when she opened up about her dreams for her future.
“My goal in life is to work at a recording studio.”
She hurried onto the bus after a few phrases, off to her next destination.